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EK11 BNU

2011 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,983 mi
Last recorded163,983 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 163,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 163,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen too low - top of swept area stays dry (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 155,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,675 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 138,551 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 132,116 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 128,607 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 123,222 miles

offside front Tyre is perished/cracking

Fail 19 Mar 2019 123,222 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

offside front Tyre is perished/cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,441 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 119,441 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,349 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,120 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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EK11 BNU is a 2011 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,917 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK11 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EK11 BNU registered?

EK11 BNU is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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